- Disney vs. The Echhs-Men
By Tim Marion: This one has left me so unsatisfied that I feel obligated to spoil it. Oh yes, there will be spoilers! The X-Men cartoon in the early 90s was incredibly beautiful, and a bit complicated in the storylines … Continue reading
- Priscilla Olson (1951-2024)
By Geri Sullivan: I regret to share the news that Priscilla Olson died on Friday, June 14. Just yesterday, so it’s still the early days of shock and grief. Please forgive the incompleteness of this announcement. Priscilla chaired four Boskones, … Continue reading
- Pixel Scroll 6/15/24 Isn’t That The Motto Of The United States Pixel Academy?
(1) NYT’S NCUTI GATWA PROFILE. “Ncuti Gatwa Brings Millennial Emotion to ‘Doctor Who’” – an unlocked copy of the New York Times article. …“It sounds like a showbiz story, but the last person we saw was Ncuti — and bang!” … Continue reading
- John Hertz Review: My Brother’s Keeper
Review By John Hertz: (Reprinted from Vanamonde 1590) It’s a Tim Powers story. Strange things are happening early on. It’s a Tim Powers story. “Nothing is revealed” does not apply. On the Andrew Davis front cover of the Head of … Continue reading
- Pixel Scroll 6/14/24 No Pixels For Old Men
(1) ON THE FRONT LINES, AND THOSE WHO WROTE THEM. Through the lens of a letter by J.R.R. Tolkien, Brenton Dickieson explores the tension between two critics in a Twentieth Century culture war. “Great and Little Men: J.R.R. Tolkien’s Letter … Continue reading
- Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2024 ToC Released
Series editor John Joseph Adams and guest editor Hugh Howey have released their selections for the Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2023. From the large number of stories that series editor John Joseph Adams screened for this year’s collection, he … Continue reading
- Westercon 77 To Be Hosted by BayCon 2025
BayCon 2025, to be held July 4-7, 2025 at the Marriott Hotel in Santa Clara, California, will host Westercon 77, the 2025 West Coast Science Fantasy Conference. BayCon 2025: A Convenient Parallel Dimension will have Guests of Honor, J.K. Woodward, … Continue reading
- Seeing The Rolling Stones — “The World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band”
[Editor’s Note: Frequent contributor Steve Vertlieb overcame recent health problems and after a great deal of suspense was able to celebrate his birthday at a rock concert in Philadephia. Happy birthday, Steve!] By Steve Vertlieb: Here lies a tale interwoven … Continue reading
- Pixel Scroll 6/13/24 You Get A Pixel And You Get A Pixel! Everybody Gets A Pixel!
(1) BRITISH FANTASY AWARDS TAKING NOMINATIONS. It’s time for eligible voters to nominate for the British Fantasy Awards 2024. Full details at the link. Voting will remain open until Saturday, June 29. You can vote for the BFAs if you … Continue reading
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